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Jaguars LB LaRoy Reynolds suspended 4 games

This is a 2013 photo of LaRoy Reynolds of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football team. This image reflects the Jacksonville Jaguars active roster as of Monday, June 10, 2013 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

LaRoy Reynolds walks off the field after the 28-2 loss to the Chiefs on Sept 8, 2013.

Jaguars rookie linebacker LaRoy Reynolds was suspended four games Tuesday for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Reynolds will not be paid during the ban and is eligible to return to team activities Dec. 6, a day after the Jaguars host the Houston Texans.

Unlike receiver Justin Blackmon’s first suspension for a substance abuse violation, Reynolds will not be allowed to attend any team meetings.

Via Twitter, Reynolds posted two messages shortly after the suspension was announced.

“Sincerest apologies to all fans, supports and [Jaguars] family. Mistakes are made but I will come back prepared to help my team.

“I know in my heart it was an honest mistake. I will continue to trust God and come back better than ever. Can’t wait to re-join my team!”

In addition to Reynolds, the Jaguars could also be without starting middle linebacker Paul Posluszny for this week’s game against Arizona; Posluszny was injured after colliding with teammate Andre Branch late in the team’s 29-27 win over Tennessee.

On Monday, coach Gus Bradley said Russell Allen would likely move from his outside linebacker spot to fill in for Posluszny instead of Reynolds, who has worked as the No. 2 middle linebacker since the offseason workouts but has not played a regular-season snap on defense.

Reynolds made the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent from Virginia and was tied for the team lead this year with six special teams tackles. He downed a Bryan Anger punt at the 1-yard line on Sunday, and two plays later, Sen’Derrick Marks drew a holding penalty that resulted in a safety for the Jaguars.